Results 1 to 13 of 13

Thread: Blackhawk 22 with a shortie

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Posts
    258
    Rep Power
    0

    Blackhawk 22 with a shortie

    Well I have already made the switch to the bravo x on my 22 blackhawk and it seems to run great but I was wondering if I put an imco shortie on would the boat have a problem getting on plane since the X dem is raised. Thanks Blake Sullivan

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Posts
    12,683
    Rep Power
    34
    I've only ridden in one Donzi Blackhawk boat. but it had a Blackhawk drive and a raised "X" dim. Maybe raised 2". I remember the exhaust flanges were cut at the top to miss the rail on the transom.
    They seemed to do pretty good.
    George Carter
    Central Florida
    gcarter763@aol.com
    http://kineticocentralfl.com/


    “If you have to argue your science by using fraud, your science is not valid"
    Professor Ian Plimer, Adilaide and Melbourne Universities

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Posts
    258
    Rep Power
    0
    My engine just about touches the top of my hatch and my exhaust does touch my hatch in two little spots but since and Imco is not designed to be a "surface drive" per-say I am just wondering of the out come. Thanks

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Aug 2000
    Posts
    6,048
    Rep Power
    31
    Brad Verb, did the swap on his ask him.
    Randy owner of Donzis since 1966
    High Performance props 3, 4, and 5 blade. Turbo and Stainless Steel props. Props for old Volvo drives.
    The reason congressmen try so hard to get re-elected is that they would hate to have to make a living under the laws they've passed.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Posts
    258
    Rep Power
    0
    Do you happen to know his screen name Thanks Blake Sullivan

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Posts
    242
    Rep Power
    0
    bverd, sold him some hinges I did.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Posts
    12,683
    Rep Power
    34
    bverd
    Unfortunately, he doesn't hang around here much any more, but then again, he never did.
    You might try donzi.org too.
    George Carter
    Central Florida
    gcarter763@aol.com
    http://kineticocentralfl.com/


    “If you have to argue your science by using fraud, your science is not valid"
    Professor Ian Plimer, Adilaide and Melbourne Universities

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jan 2003
    Posts
    9,571
    Rep Power
    32
    AIRC... the shortie on the BH hull was a gallopping SOB
    Charter Member - WAFNC, SBBR, KWOSG
    1955 Perfect Mate
    1986 Hornet III, 502-415 TRS

    www.donzi.org


  9. #9
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Posts
    258
    Rep Power
    0
    Would gallopping be a good or bad thing in this case

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Posts
    1,451
    Rep Power
    17
    I'm guessing unpleasent
    Time forSweet Cheekz to find a new home

  11. #11
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Posts
    258
    Rep Power
    0
    Thats what Im thinking

  12. #12
    mrfixxall Guest

    Fixx

    Quote Originally Posted by BlakeSullivan View Post
    Thats what Im thinking
    you could always add a drive spacer or try a bigger diameter prop..when you raise the x you loose prop bite so somtimes going a extra 1/2 '' on the prop diameter makes a huge difference..

  13. #13
    Join Date
    Jul 2001
    Posts
    1,819
    Rep Power
    24
    Seeing that the X is already higher on the blackhawk boats you are technically running a "shorty" now when compared to most 22s.

    IF I remember correctly most Bravo boats had a X of 14.5 and the Blackhawk boats were 17.5"(I think the newer ones have a higher X). If it is 17.5" then you can go a little higher and still plane. However, you may have to run a 4-blade prop.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •